Solomon Rapids is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.[1]
History
A post office was opened in Solomon Rapids in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[2] The community took its name from rapids on the nearby Solomon River.[3]
Education
The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Solomon Rapids, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
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Municipalities and communities of Mitchell County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |